Punting pointers and horses to follow: your ultimate Dubai Carnival guide

Ron Wood previews the high-class action at Meydan

Charlie Appleby at Meydan: the turf track is the best in the world

Charlie Appleby: the trainer will be looking to build on a standout yearCredit: Edward Whitaker

Earlier than usual and bigger than ever, the Dubai World Cup Carnival returns for its 16th year and here are some punting pointers to hopefully help turn a profit over the next few weeks

Looking back for clues

Appleby starts as he means to go on

Charlie Appleby won't forget last year in a hurry – his 12 top-level winners in 2018 included the Derby and Melbourne Cup – and it was a fantastic spell in Dubai that set the tone for such a memorable campaign.

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Published on 2 January 2019inGrand National festival

Last updated 16:48, 30 March 2019

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